Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Stepdown
On-siteForest Park, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Assist the Clinical Manager in developing PI Plan initiatives, managing personnel, budgets, and strategic planning to promote efficient, safe, and compassionate nursing care. Provide feedback, counseling, and discipline to assigned staff while supporting peer review systems and ensuring they maintain necessary competencies. Collaborate on models of patient care delivery, interview for vacancies, and coordinate nursing care with other healthcare disciplines to facilitate smooth daily throughput. Evaluate unit operations, participate in performance improvement activities, and inform leadership of serious patient or visitor problems. Balance patient needs with cost effectiveness while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and JCAHO accreditation requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- BSN
- Minimum of two (2) years in clinical nursing practice
- One (1) year experience in leadership or charge role
- Current RN licensure in the state of employment
- Certification in area of specialty within 6 months of eligibility
- BLS certification prior to patient contact
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing, healthcare, and organizational systems, and strategies
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performance improvement theory and application
- Knowledge of JCAHO standards and other external organizations related to healthcare evaluation and accreditation
- Experience with the methodologies and processes related to organizational financial viability
- Well-developed communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications
- BSN is strongly preferred
- Commensurate combination of RN experience and Nursing education (ADN, Diploma in Nursing) and commitment to complete BSN may be considered in lieu of BSN upon hire
- Membership in professional organizations
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